The Gindorfs Visit

Last week our dear friends the Gindorfs came to visit us from the far off land of Flagstaff. The stayed with us for one busy, fun filled, crazy week. It was wonderful. They arrived on Monday evening just in time for dinner. Maddie, Emma, Hannah and I stayed up till three in the morning talking. On Tuesday the Gindorfs spent most of the day visiting other friends in the area but in the afternoon us four girls were able to do a photo shoot with Sophie; which was a lot of fun.

 "Tree Huggers!!!" Actually I am told this picture was taken for the folks in Flagstaff to show them how big a real oak tree is."

 It is so cool; in this picture you can hardly tell who's hair is who's.

 Thanks Sophie for getting such great pictures!!!

On Tuesday night we stayed up till three in the morning again. On Wednesday we mostly just hung out at home. In the evening we had mid-week fellowship at our house.

 Every time we visit with the Gindorfs Hannah, Emma, Maddie and I try to make something daring in the kitchen since we all love to cook. Some times the results are delicious other times there were disastrous. So this time to prove our culinary skills we decided to do a fancy four course meal for our parents.

 Singing in the Kitchen!!!

 Our gorgeous table setting (good job, Han)

 Smashing garlic. We used two hole clusters of garlic!!!!

 Tomato basil bisque soup. Don't you like our lovely presentation??

 Our parents enjoying the meal. They said the food was awesome and that they would buy it in a restaurant and be happy. So I guess we can add this to one of our success stories. :)

That night we slept outside under the stars. There were so many stars outside and they were amazing so we listened to every song on our ipods that had anything to do with stars. We stayed up till two in the morning that night.

Friday was Tobin's 10th birthday. To celebrate we went to Skywalk with the Gindorfs and some other friends. Afterwards we went to Woodward park for lunch and Ultimate Frisbee.

The Gindorfs left on Saturday. We were sad to see them go. we had an awesome time with  you and I am looking forward to next time. :):)

Sound of the Trumpet Conference

Last weekend my family attended the Sound of the Trumpet conference.  As usual it was a wonderful time. We heard messages from six different speakers (my dad included) and spent roughly two whole days fellowshiping with other Christians.

The weekend was started with a sermon by Mr. Morice titled The Battle Treasure of Manly Friendships. Did you know there is a theology of friendship and that the devil does not want us to have godly friendships? It was a very thought provoking message.

 On Saturday we started bright and early. You can tell some people are still a little groggy. :)

Mr. Parish started us of with two excellent messages titled Men Who Keep Rank. I forgot to mention that the theme of this conference was standing together. Mr. Parish used military analogies to demonstrate how men in the church must stand together.

 In the afternoon there was a women's session and tea. We heard a talk by Mrs. Walker on love and how it needs to permeate our lives to all those around us even those who are hard to love. While we were in the session the guys were taking a hike on the beautiful Parish ranch.

 One of my favorite parts of the conference is serving the meals. I love being able to meet everybody at once while at the same time helping out. In this picture we are getting ready to serve barbeque chicken with potato casserole, salad, rolls, and cookies!!

                                                       Enjoying one anther's company.

In the evening we heard a message by Mr. Walker titled Finding the Right Balance and we also heard Mr. Reymundo's conversion testimony.

                                                           Saturday night was music night.

                      You can not have a Sound of the Trumpet conference without LOTS of oranges, :)

                                                            Pals and beloved friends.

                                                       Our wonderful piano accompanist

 On Sunday Dad preached an awesome sermon titled Christ is All in All. None of my pictures turned out so you will just have to believe me that he did it. His sermon was excellent and you can listen to it as well as the rest of the messages from the weekend here

 http://www.sermonaudio.com/source_detail.asp?sourceid=kcca 

 It was a wonderful weekend. The time went by way to fast. I cant wait for next year!!!

Skiing!!!!!

     On Thursday Dad, Hannah, Sean, Scott and I went skiing at China Peak. We went with some friends of ours. It was the first time any of us had skied there and it was a blast!!  

                  Lacy came up and met us there. It was so much fun skiing with her again!! Good job, Lacy!!

 

 Lunch Break!

    Our ski "group"

      A little tired and really crazy. :)

  Afterwards we went and got pizza with our friends.